it’s crazy how you can go through your whole day and no one would even know how you truly felt inside. it almost felt like a secret that was all mine that made me feel very isolated & alone.
two things that truly helped me out of that place:
1. staying active and giving myself an outlet that is all mine. YOU time is important for self growth. if you don’t prioritize your health, you will continue to physically feel ill. paralyzed by the anxiety and sadness.
give yourself less free time by giving you more you time. staying productive helps keep the mind busy.
you could go through the motions of activities and still feel trapped inside your head so you also have to..
2. learn to let go
it is the most important thing i’ve learned. figuring out that the world isn’t out to get me and bad things happen to good people for a reason. trust that even with a shitty situation there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. it’s temporary pain that we need to feel.
going through the pain and accepting that it’s happened and even though you don’t deserve it, you grow from it.
just bc it happened to you, doesn’t mean it needs to control you and tell you how you to live.
take back what’s yours. your life. 🤍
i hope this helps at least one person :)
Functional depression often goes unnoticed as individuals appear to function normally in daily life while grappling with inner turmoil. Many face this struggle yet find it hard to express their feelings. One effective approach is staying active, which not only promotes physical health but also aids in mental clarity. Engaging in regular exercise can serve as a useful outlet, helping to mitigate anxiety and sadness. Furthermore, creating ‘YOU time’ is essential; it allows for personal reflection and self-growth by prioritizing one's mental health above external expectations. Another crucial strategy is learning to let go of negative experiences and harmful beliefs. Acknowledging that pain is a part of life, and that it can lead to personal growth, is transformative. This process requires developing resilience against life's challenges and trusting that even difficult moments are temporary. By reshaping one’s perspective on hardship, individuals can regain control over their lives and emotions. For those dealing with functional depression, these strategies can be a beacon of hope, guiding them toward recovery and a more fulfilling existence. Remember, it’s okay to seek help and lean on supportive communities in this journey.
